1.   A contractor suggested putting up primed siding or vinyl, first removing all the hardboard.

2.   A contractor suggested putting up new shingles.

3.   A contractor suggested quarry tile, but I am concerned that the tiles would be too slippery.

4.   A contractor suggested just stuccoing over it.

5.   A contractor suggested sealing the floor and the foundation.

6.   In this case, the contractor may suggest removing the paint.

7.   Most contractors will usually suggest saving money by covering the surface with wallboard, but that will not have the same quality as a genuine plaster wall.

8.   One contractor suggested laying bricks in stone dust rather than sand.

9.   One contractor suggested using a gel remover and pressure washing to get the old paint off, but this would be messy.

10.   One contractor suggested taking up the subfloor, so the hardwood would be at the original level of the floor.